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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 3 months earlier than the ZS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm XP50 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm XP50

 ZS20 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm XP50 ZS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012April 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 offers external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the ZS20.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and ZS20.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average in class (206g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $349